Allen's Test (wrist) Correct Answer - Assess latency of radial
and ulnar arteries.
Technique
-Hand relaxed, supported in supination.
-Examiner compresses both arteries at the wrist while client
clenches hand several time.
-With the patients hand open the examiner releases pressure on
the radial artery.
-Repeat test releasing pressure from ulnar artery.
-Positive result is abnormal coloration in hand and refill time
greater than 5 seconds
ankylosing spondylitis Correct Answer a form of rheumatoid
arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between
the vertebrae
,Apley's Scratch Test Correct Answer - Used to evaluate ROM
in the shoulder
- Test abduction/external rotation ask patient to reach behind the
head and touch the opposite shoulder
- To evaluate internal rotation and adduction, ask pt to reach in
front of the head and touch opposite should
- To evaluate further internal rotation and adduction, instruct the
patient to reach behind the back and touch the inferior angle of
the opposite scapula
Articular Disorder Classifcations Correct Answer
Monoarticular
- One joint effected
Periarticular
- Two to four joints effected
Polyarticular
- More than four joints
Articular structures Correct Answer synovium, synovial fluid,
articular cartilage, intraarticular ligaments, joint capsule,
juxtaarticular bone
- Disorders are characterized by:
- deep or diffuse pain
- Pain with both active and passive ROM of joint
- Swelling
avascular necrosis Correct Answer an area of bone tissue death
caused by insufficient blood flow
Baker's cyst Correct Answer accumulation of synovial fluid in
the knee joint
Baker's cyst Correct Answer accumulation of synovial fluid in
the knee joint
brachial plexus Injuries Correct Answer - Broad array of
neurological dysfunction ranging from momentary paresthesias
to completely flail extremities.
- Symptoms are severe
- Burning upper arm and shoulder pain radiating down the arm.
- Pt holding limp arm.
- C5 - T1 nerve root pathology
Bulge sign Correct Answer Occurs with very small amounts of
effusion, 4-8 ml, from fluid flowing across the joint within the
suprapatellar pouch. Assessed by firmly stroking up the medial
aspect of the knee 2-3 times to displace any fluid, tapping the
lateral aspect, and watching the medial side in the hollow for a
distinct bulge from a fluid wave
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Answer compression of the
median nerve as it passes between the ligament and the bones
and tendons of the wrist
- Characteristic of hand numbness at night
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